Emission control device for preventing organic compounds emissions

Abstract

An apparatus for preventing the emission of organic compounds including: a first tubular member including a first sintered metal wall section having its first end closed; a gas inlet for an organic compounds containing gaseous stream into an inside of the first tubular member; a catalyst comprising a catalytic compound carried by a porous substrate and positioned around the first sintered metal wall section; and a second tubular member having its first end closed, including a second sintered metal wall section and sealingly positioned to enclose the first tubular member and the catalyst. The apparatus may also include a third tubular member positioned inside the first tubular member and having its first end closed; a plug positioned to close an annular passageway between the first tubular member and third tubular member downstream from the gas inlet; and a heater optionally positioned in the third tubular member. The present invention further comprises a method for preventing the emission of organic compounds contained in a gaseous by emitting the gaseous mixture through the apparatus.

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